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  • Опубликовано: 21 июн 2024
  • Which hobby tools for Warhammer are the best?
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  • @Zumikito
    @Zumikito  2 года назад +65

    Subscribe and The Emperor will bless you with superb painting skills!

    • @boostingaddict
      @boostingaddict 2 года назад

      What do you think about reaper paint?

    • @mumbles47455
      @mumbles47455 2 года назад

      @@boostingaddict Reaper paints have a nice matte finish but doesn't flow so well so add some flow improver to counter that

    • @TwistedAlphonso1
      @TwistedAlphonso1 2 года назад

      Why would I receive a blessing from that Heretic Chaos God?

    • @Rob_65
      @Rob_65 Год назад

      I am hoping the blessing will work 'cause right now I am just goobering around a bit 😂

    • @thechangingofways
      @thechangingofways Год назад

      I'm curious how he would rate the Vallejo Spray Can Primers @Zumikito Miniatures

  • @stormycatmink
    @stormycatmink 2 года назад +86

    I think the recent modeling world has kind of gotten confused about the purpose of primers and conflated them a bit with base coat paints. You can see this in the number of colors offered in acrylic 'primers'. Originally, the point of a primer was something that was designed to adhere very well to the base material (be it metal, plastic, resin, etc), and often relied on solvents and other etchants to make sure this was a good, strong, chemical bond. Also things like lead, if I recall, to help bond to metals. Modern ones don't have lead, of course, but the point is still the same, to make a strong bond to protect the underlying material and allow other paints to stick.
    However, acrylic primers (the ones most often advertised as airbrush primers) don't really do that. I've dug in a bit, and aside from a little bit of polyurethane to make it a bit more flexible, it's nothing more than just a good, opaque acrylic base coat. Now, that's not a bad thing, but it's not really a primer either. With modern plastics, it's been a fairly moot point, since they and acrylics are designed to adhere together well, so everything just works. However, I've seen a couple of very good painters on youtube get surprised and frustrated when painting something like a metal or resin model (Tau Manta?) and the paint kept peeling off. That's because of a poor primer adhesion, and likely not even using a real primer, but an acrylic. I won't get into the pros and cons for one paint to do both jobs, but I think the fact that they are two distinct jobs and you sometimes need one or the other, is important, and we shouldn't confuse the job of a primer with that of a base coat.
    If you dig into scale modelling, where they're more accustomed to random materials, you'll find a wealth of good information on primers and specifically some of the best to use. Invariably, they're all either lacquers or rattlecans, because they contain strong solvents. You can paint your plastic with them and it will never come off. It must be sanded off, because it becomes part of the plastic. Granted, that may be overkill for some things, but it does make a nice protective coating, and it ensures you don't have issues with resin mold release agents or other things. It can also allow you to do some interesting effects where you scratch through more delicate upper layers, because the primer won't let you just scratch through it with a fingernail or other plastic. Another fun trick is to do a black primer and white primer zenith highlight so you can strip the paint off and just go back to a proper primed, zenithal highlight. But there's other issues that might make that not work so well, too.
    Anyway, I'd love to see a prominent painter do a real deep dive into the chemistry of primer paints and why some are important and some are just base paints to help educate the miniature painting community. It's something lacking in the videos I see and not everyone has the time to go research other hobbies and ancient alchemy to learn how to properly get paint to stick to everything. Probably needs some attention on the different types of paint solvents, like lacquers/solvent vs oil (model enamels) vs acrylic and true watercolors, too. Then maybe even talk about additives like polyurethane and others! I don't hear much discussion about that in the miniature community either.
    PS: Your issue with the Humbrol varnish? Yeah, that's because it was probably a lacquer varnish. The best kind of protection for a miniature... but the oil probably bound to it making it a gunky black varnish of sorts. The solvent in oils can blend with the solvents in a varnish and then you just get a semi-permanent goo.

    • @rockstrongo831
      @rockstrongo831 2 года назад +3

      You speak right from my soul, nearly any figure i paint have some trouble with peeling off of the vallejo black primer (especially resin models) i clean them with soap and also give them a rinse with isopropanol and afterwards with water. Still have problems with it and i need some solution.

    • @stormycatmink
      @stormycatmink 2 года назад +8

      @@rockstrongo831 You'll need to find a lacquer based primer. The easiest would be those in a rattle can, but for airbrushing you can actually spray a rattle can primer into a cup (through a straw or something so it doesn't evaporate), or you could add a lacquer thinner to a normal acrylic.Test it out first in a little cup to be sure it doesn't gum up when you mix them. Some will. Just a note, but a primer that gives a smooth or satin finish isn't doing you much good. The point is to not only adhere well, but also let other paints adhere to it. Paint doesn't stick well to smooth surfaces. Citadel rattle cans can dry smooth sometimes, which is annoying. Acrylic beads up on it.
      The best method is to just get an airbrush lacquer. Mr. Hobby Mr. Surfacer is a good one but might be hard to find. Tamiya's Liquid Primer might be a little easier to get hold of and works well too. For good rattle can primers, sandable automotive primers are good but sometimes go on a bit thick, so be careful. Mr. Hobby Mr. Surfacer or Tamiya Primers are both very good.
      However, lacquers are very dangerous to breathe in or get on your skin. It's not just about paint particles in your lungs, it's also very toxic. Make sure to have a mask and plenty of ventilation. Also, go very easy and light coats with it. It WILL dissolve plastic. You want just a thin layer to adhere and build it up slowly, letting each one dry (it dries in 30 seconds). It's a bit more work, but they're the gold standard in paints for a reason.

    • @rockstrongo831
      @rockstrongo831 2 года назад +2

      @@stormycatmink thank you for your detailed answer.

    • @Sabamonster
      @Sabamonster Год назад +4

      Thank you for this post mate. While I'm recently new to the hobby; one thing I'm not new to is painting. So, as a result, I'm aware of how a good primer is supposed to work (And even slightly aware of some of the chemicals) but I'm *not* familiar with the primers associated with the hobby or what's in them. This post probably saved me a bit (or a lot) of frustration.
      I'll be buying a good Lacquer based primer from Wal-Mart tonight.

  • @DefaultProphet
    @DefaultProphet 2 года назад +87

    It’s weird this is the second time I’ve seen a channel say Army Painter was super glossy. I find them to be extremely matte. Very strange

    • @aaronbrown4275
      @aaronbrown4275 2 года назад +14

      Same. I don't find them shiny. For that matter, I've never had the issues that most people have with AP. If anything I've had worse problems with Citadel. Maybe it's the way I paint? I dunno.

    • @tomg7913
      @tomg7913 2 года назад +6

      The shades definitely do get glossy, normal paints not so much

    • @DefaultProphet
      @DefaultProphet 2 года назад +4

      @@tomg7913 Shades yes agreed

    • @joncrake4699
      @joncrake4699 2 года назад +7

      The worst thing about the army painter "primer" is, it doesn't fully dry and stays sticky forever, now I have fingerprints on some edges of my landraider and a lot of my armies bases.

    • @alecmiller5296
      @alecmiller5296 2 года назад +2

      @@aaronbrown4275 same here. I’ve never had a problem with army painter except for white drying out a little faster than the others which would clog the tip sometimes while mid paint session but citadel has even worse and more problems with their whites and greys (AP grey has always been great for me) on top of all their pot problems. Fuck AP primer though they’re right in that I didn’t like it.

  • @jaredbeacher
    @jaredbeacher 2 года назад +11

    I've been rewatching all of your guides as I've been trying to learn new stuff / hone my skills and you've helped so much it's just nuts. Keep being awesome 😎!

  • @dustaone8521
    @dustaone8521 2 года назад +16

    Love these kind of videos, I'm a sucker for buying accessories and products to help with painting whether I need them or not, so now I have a few more items to add to the shopping list.
    Cheers!

  • @malcolmalden
    @malcolmalden 2 года назад +13

    Corax White needs to be very warm to come out smooth. I usually boil some water, pour it in a bowl and place the can in the bowl for like 10-15 seconds. shake before and after, and you're good to go. I also found that the grainy surface can be counteracted by using a dry drybrush and dusting it all over the mini to remove the grainy particles :)
    but yeah, it's terrible

  • @CountBelisarius
    @CountBelisarius 2 года назад +28

    I use curved tip squeeze bottles for having water on hand when needed. Less chance of spillage. Much easier to control how much you use.

    • @johnathanrhoades7751
      @johnathanrhoades7751 2 года назад +3

      These are great!! Just picked some up this weekend with my first airbrush and they're so useful.

    • @boodrowwilson1894
      @boodrowwilson1894 Год назад +2

      As a poor I get a smart water bottle with the "sport tip". I also put some painters tape around the bottle so I don't accidentally drink my air brush cleaning mix , hopefully.

  • @gomezzara_art
    @gomezzara_art 2 года назад +65

    This is freaking cool idea! Probably maybe do a tier list for specific colors? Like: Which is the best white? The best black? would be a great point of reference for new painters! As always, an amazing video Zumikito (Ps. you are S Tier paint bro

    • @christopherheintz2634
      @christopherheintz2634 2 года назад +5

      Vallejo model color black, monument hobbies pro acryl titanium white.
      The whole pro acryl range is great, but ultra matte.

    • @padanfain7466
      @padanfain7466 10 месяцев назад

      Love Vallejo Black. Goes on so nicely and is really Matt which I find makes it easier to highlight.

  • @simonleach6632
    @simonleach6632 2 года назад +12

    Just an addition to the transporting models bit, don't bother buying dedicated miniature transport cases for magnetised mini, a metal cantilever tool box is much cheaper, much stronger, lockable, and is basically guaranteed to outlive you, let alone your army, just make sure you know how tall your models are so you can buy one with enough space inside, picked one of those beauties up for about £30 (40-50euros ish) and I have never even bothered looking at the dedicated miniature cases since, toolbox for the win!

  • @rushthewash
    @rushthewash 2 года назад +4

    This is such an useful video. Always on the lookout for paints, but most RUclipsrs hype their own stuff without coming into the details. This is absolutely fantastic quality content.
    I put this in Tier S.

  • @jakubgramczynski8155
    @jakubgramczynski8155 2 года назад

    That was an impressively thorough work you've done here :) I appreciate the effort and my ever growing hobby shopping list has definitely been corrected for the better. Thanks!

  • @neilcressey8189
    @neilcressey8189 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for keeping the paints explanation so short and clear. I just can’t watch a video for ages to find out which paint to buy. Top job!!

  • @reisoderstrom9895
    @reisoderstrom9895 2 года назад

    This was a really nice video, good job on explaining why you put things where you put it. I also think that something like this is really useful for beginners and people who have been in the hobby for a long time because there's a lot out there and always nice when you can see some kind of review. Keep up the good work!

  • @lemonardodavinci4138
    @lemonardodavinci4138 2 года назад

    half an hour packed with information, thank you a lot. I find this very helpful!

  • @thomaswillberg4683
    @thomaswillberg4683 2 года назад

    What a comprehensive tier list! Well done Zumikito!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @hugoping7666
    @hugoping7666 2 года назад +1

    This is amazing that your production, your talent in painting and explaining, and maybe your joyful bearded face made you my favorite videographer in this hobby. Please continue your outstanding job on this platform ! And thanks, thousands thanks to you indeed.

  • @chevkoch
    @chevkoch Год назад

    These videos are really helpful. I like your no-nonsense style, to me it feels like casually sitting down with a friend, chatting about the way he is doing things. I prefer this approach of getting shown things I'm interesting in.

  • @SubSonicEctomorph
    @SubSonicEctomorph 8 месяцев назад +1

    Made it to the end! Thank you for making this. Must have been a boring one for you, BUT, really helps us plebs. You’re a gem ❤️

  • @viesturskokarevics2427
    @viesturskokarevics2427 2 года назад

    Really cool and helpful video! Thank you!

  • @Damastes76
    @Damastes76 8 месяцев назад +1

    Anyone else expected the `And now for the sponsor of this video...` piece to end with Army Painter? I was so ready to chortle.

  • @andysmith2235
    @andysmith2235 2 года назад

    Keep them coming buddy, and your humour does make me chuckle!

  • @faidon90125
    @faidon90125 2 года назад

    I find these kind of videos quite informative as the knowledge here represents the accumulated experience from skilled painters such as yourself, and I believe it gives value to the community by helping us improve our equipment and focus more on practicing techniques.

  • @jaro101v
    @jaro101v 6 месяцев назад

    Loved this video, thanks!

  • @samuelsanfratello4617
    @samuelsanfratello4617 Месяц назад

    Awesome "basic tools" review, Sir! It's great to get an honest opinion/evaluation instead of a commercial for one brand!

  • @danielschreiber4710
    @danielschreiber4710 2 года назад

    Fantastic video, thank you kindly!

  • @TheGoldenDragon_
    @TheGoldenDragon_ 2 года назад +2

    Great video. As others here have said, I really like these kinds of videos. Also, It would be awesome if you could make one about all the paints you like/dislike in the future. Which ones you think are must haves etc. Btw, Thanks for the great content.

  • @dennisfoulds3941
    @dennisfoulds3941 2 года назад

    Thanks Zumikito, very helpful. More please.

  • @AntonyL-zp3td
    @AntonyL-zp3td 2 года назад

    Thx a lot man!!! Amazing video chart!

  • @reddragon4482
    @reddragon4482 2 года назад

    So many usful tips and tricks. Thanks bro.

  • @Biodroid85
    @Biodroid85 2 года назад

    Awesome video, vey informative and helpful

  • @eremie2899
    @eremie2899 Год назад

    Dude Thank you - Thank You - for being so real - So honest with your opinions. - I value them immensely ❤

  • @guerrillavanilla
    @guerrillavanilla 2 года назад

    Yesss finally another long-form video 🙏🏻

  • @Dis4b3L
    @Dis4b3L 2 года назад

    Loved that video. DO MORE LIKE THAT ,learned sooo much . Thanks . First video ghat I actually wanted to like. Def S tier video :)

  • @NicholasVernem-GroovyNickyLee
    @NicholasVernem-GroovyNickyLee Год назад +1

    A note about Micron technical pens: I freehand all my space marines' chapter and sqaud markings with them. For those of us running homebrews or "literally who"s and don't want to make our own waterslide transfers, it's way easier than using a brush.

    • @danielscrimgeour8812
      @danielscrimgeour8812 Год назад

      they look like felt tip pens, does the ink stay on the models or can you fill them with paint?

    • @NicholasVernem-GroovyNickyLee
      @NicholasVernem-GroovyNickyLee Год назад

      @@danielscrimgeour8812 the ink stays on the models, but it dries slower than paint and streaks when being painted over or touched more easily. I'd recommend airbrushing a small amount of varnish over the parts you used the pen on before continuing since it's easier to smear them. Once varnished they're fine, though.

  • @DaHobbles
    @DaHobbles 2 года назад

    Love hearing about hobby tools and paints 🙌🏻

  • @elminiaturista
    @elminiaturista 2 года назад

    Great video man ! :)

  • @ParvizalthePainter
    @ParvizalthePainter 2 года назад

    I loved this I am still very new to miniature painting so this was a enjoy to watch!!!

  • @PhD777
    @PhD777 Год назад

    Excellent video!

  • @SunbroWorkshop
    @SunbroWorkshop 2 года назад +2

    Great videos!
    Also try DSPIAE nippers, they are expensive, but make extremly smooth cuts and save a huge amount of time on cleanup.

  • @kollesonkel420
    @kollesonkel420 2 года назад +4

    I have only army painter colours and i have to agree- but i noticed that its very dependend on which surface you paint them. They tend to get glossy on smooth surfaces like 3d printed minis, but on more rough surfaces they work pretty well. I will get myself some citadels too and will test them out because i noticed the same issue

  • @PhD777
    @PhD777 Год назад +2

    Re: pigments
    Artist pastel chalk is typically cheaper, larger selection of color, and can be had in sets or individually. They can be ground on sandpaper, files, et cetera to the desired coarseness.

  • @sergioazevedo4267
    @sergioazevedo4267 2 года назад +1

    Zumi went from 0-100 when Army Painter spray primer came up lol

  • @yoyoyo9669
    @yoyoyo9669 2 года назад

    i got the lamp you recommended it looks wonderful! i will have to paint with it now! hopefully i can live up to the standard it sets! :) thank you so much for the suggestion!

  • @Banshun
    @Banshun 2 года назад

    This kind of video is great to sit and watch while you paint. Plus I think your Epic Beard(tm) deserves and S class ranking - a very essential hobby tool.

  • @Firen1111
    @Firen1111 Год назад

    thanks for the lamp tip!
    Good lamp greatly improve the result

  • @FacilityD20
    @FacilityD20 2 года назад

    Black and white for dramatic effect! Thanks for the tips

  • @paintfrenchy4735
    @paintfrenchy4735 2 года назад

    Yeah!!! A new video!! Thank you!

    • @Zumikito
      @Zumikito  2 года назад +1

      Glad to see you here!

    • @paintfrenchy4735
      @paintfrenchy4735 2 года назад

      @@Zumikito watched twice already. Great video. Will buy some of your recommended items. I really agreed with 90% of the items. 😁 Have you already tried Pro Acryl? Heard great things about it, but I'm curious to hear your take on them.

  • @kumarsalib722
    @kumarsalib722 2 года назад +3

    No ProAcryl? Come on!

    • @devinoliver2396
      @devinoliver2396 2 года назад +2

      He didn’t have a tier high enough to put them in apparently.

    • @Zarkil
      @Zarkil 2 года назад +1

      I love pro acryl, thankfully I watched some videos about how much more you need to thin them for glazes. Titanium white is my favorite white by far. First time since I started painting that I actually purchased a set of paints and love all of them except one of the metalics. I do use a brush for everything though so no idea about how well they work with an airbrush.

  • @RaketHond
    @RaketHond 2 года назад +5

    Vortex mixer! this is such an awesome addition to the desk. If you havent already, you should try it out, and watch it shoot straight to S-tier.

    • @pudding9487
      @pudding9487 2 года назад +1

      Listen to this man! A Vortex mixer is the reason I paint at all, nowadays - don't paint with a tired arm!

    • @kevinalford
      @kevinalford 2 года назад

      Great but also 100% luxury item.

  • @wolfguar9864
    @wolfguar9864 2 года назад

    Great vid and the bit about the cheap air brush has me thinking about looking into them and not starting with the iawata which is what i have been saving up for :)

  • @gorbalsboy
    @gorbalsboy 2 года назад

    Excellent video,shall try am interactive paints, cheers

  • @Vanye111
    @Vanye111 2 года назад +1

    I like reverse tweezers, also known as cross lock styles. Put pressure on to grab the item or release, then let go and it's gripped. Very handy.

  • @sonicwingnut
    @sonicwingnut 2 года назад +1

    I have a small battery powered engraving tool which I found some diamond tips for, they sold em in The Range for about £6 and the tips from Boyes for like £3 I think. Really great tool for making recesses for magnetising stuff.

  • @mau48310
    @mau48310 Год назад

    I have to say army painter air range is great for brush paint straight out the bottle and knowing how contrast 1.0 works I actually like using them over gw . I always cheer for the underdog and using a varnish to then layer isn't a big deal . This list is still super helpful and definitely helps a beginner like me to know how to make sense of such a busy market

  • @zaapouette6101
    @zaapouette6101 2 года назад +1

    I really like this type of video. I want more please :-)

  • @isisnmagic1812
    @isisnmagic1812 Год назад

    Great video love the tips, but I would add a mini vortex mixer to your S list, such a game changer I found with shaking my pots and bottles.

  • @Elfhelm
    @Elfhelm 2 года назад +2

    For Army Painter products I can recommend washes - they play really well and have nice range of shades, good price too. Their basings are OK as well.

    • @the_arcanum
      @the_arcanum Год назад

      Their new AIR range is also getting rave reviews from pro painters like Trovarion and Juan Hidalgo recommending they ditch their full original range for this new one, as it's performing as well as for airbrush painting as traditional hand brush.

  • @jackbrownii
    @jackbrownii 2 года назад +1

    I would have laughed so hard if you had said, "I'd like to thank the sponsor of this video: Army Painter."

  • @Dash277
    @Dash277 2 года назад

    Agree with most of these. I'd add Pro Acryl to A tier paints and primers, possibly even S!
    Good tip on that loctite glue, I'm definitely going to try that.

  • @krinkrin5982
    @krinkrin5982 2 года назад +2

    I've been using army painter primer for a few years. It seems to me that for best results you need to shake it thoroughly and then apply very thin coats, basically barely pressing onto the nozzle.

  • @DaThingOnTheDoorstep
    @DaThingOnTheDoorstep 2 года назад

    I got the lamp you linked in a previous video, it's great! But if you have too harsh a light, tape some parchment paper over the lamp. It's what we do in the photo/video industry when we don't have fancy softboxes.

  • @Roden7100
    @Roden7100 2 года назад

    super review! you save my money )

  • @Svartig4ldur
    @Svartig4ldur 2 года назад +16

    the thing is - base paints, due to them being "dense" are somewhat more efficient. 12ml of Mephiston red was enough to paint a LOT of blood angels basecoats, while corresponding 18ml from Vallejo Model Color actually ran out more quickly. Qualitywise they are more or less on the same level but huge plus for VMC for... the darn bottles - citadel pots are terrible as a lot of paint gets wasted on the pot itself (dries out around this tipy thing from which You should get paint from).
    Anyway - as always, excelent material and 30 minutes of lunch break certainly not wasted! :)

    • @Svartig4ldur
      @Svartig4ldur 2 года назад +1

      Oright, I was wrong. Got myself a Vallejo Model Color black - damn, it's thick and nice. And the bottle is as good as it was for dosing paint. I think I'll be giving Vallejos second chatce after all

    • @Smilomaniac
      @Smilomaniac 2 года назад +5

      As much as I hate the pot lids, I find that I can take out much less paint than comes out of dropper bottles, so if I need to paint a tiny detail like eyes, instead of having a whole drop of paint, I can instead just take less than a 10th of that out of the pot with the brush.
      But, this is always a contentious discussion across every mini community :D If GW were less greedy fucks, I think people could forgive the pots much easier.

    • @Svartig4ldur
      @Svartig4ldur 2 года назад +1

      @@Smilomaniac That's true... so true... I mean, I am a lasy ass so i get couple of tones of each color so I don;t have to mix paints that much (in the long run it's actually better cause I waste less) and I like the tones and overal performance of GW paints - they are quite good, even white scar with which i haven't had a single issue... Well, i guess it all depends on a personal preference and a bit of blind chance...

    • @kevinalford
      @kevinalford 2 года назад

      @@Smilomaniac Exactly exactly. You can't do less than a medium drop with a bottle, but you can get exactly one brush of paint easily from Citadel. I never see anyone talking about that. Also those seals are good forever so they outlast Vallejo too.

    • @christopherheintz2634
      @christopherheintz2634 2 года назад

      @@kevinalford take the dropper bottle, gently squeeze and drag along the pallette. It's waiting for a drop to form that causes problems. So just place the bottle directly to your pallette, and squeeze as much or as little as you'd like.

  • @brutalmajority
    @brutalmajority 2 года назад +1

    Прекрасно! Делайте, пожалуйста еще такие видео!
    Wonderful! Please make more videos like this!

  • @gthippie
    @gthippie 2 года назад +1

    Have the same wooden painting handle. Pull the wire rest out and flip it upside down. Us that in your palm with a finger tip grip and the whole thing becomes much more stable. Not an always move but perhaps for filming it could be even better than the shallow block!

  • @JoeHardacre
    @JoeHardacre Год назад +1

    I really can't agree on the artis opus dry brushes - I've painted lots of terrain with makeup brushes and lots of models with the opus brushes and they're lightyears ahead imo. Definitely use makeup brushes for terrain though, they're incredibly good for the price!
    Great video.

  • @markdorn8873
    @markdorn8873 2 года назад

    I'm very encouraged by you using a $5 airbrush. I got an airbrush and compressor together for real cheap and have been using that combo. I have issues and wondered if getting a more expensive airbrush and compressor will help. After what you said, maybe it's the user and not the tool. It will be easier and cheaper to change the user. Thanks!

  • @WithinWicked
    @WithinWicked 2 года назад

    Nice stuff, I like the video, I need to try Da Vinci brushes, been Winsor & Newton for too long and they're becoming hard to get. Also on Scale 75 - my beef with those is the pigment separation in those, but I love the finish and never experienced any chalkiness. They are a tad more difficult to use due to the finish though. The super-matte finish looks great for the most part though.

  • @skydragon1966
    @skydragon1966 2 года назад

    I liked it, great video

  • @Ryzearn
    @Ryzearn 2 года назад +2

    The silicone brushes are great for pigment powder as well

  • @testaccount6295
    @testaccount6295 2 года назад

    Super helpful! Would love to hear your thoughts on portable air compressors!

  • @angelnaranjo7534
    @angelnaranjo7534 2 года назад

    Thx for the info, very usefull video.
    I love AK 3rd generation paints and Graphene Grey from Scale75 is a must have (of course both are my opinions).
    There is one huge trick with plastic glue, use Tamiya airbrush cleaner as glue (same recipe than glue) but 75% cheaper.

  • @blaked7532
    @blaked7532 2 года назад

    i use my old GW paint pots as painting handles after i transferred the paint to droppers, i just filled the pots with airdrying plaster to make them heavy so they dont tip over and blu tack to hold the minis on top.

  • @PhD777
    @PhD777 Год назад +1

    Micro Sol can be used with Micro Set to cause the transfer to form over the surface, especially if the surface is not smooth (a dry glossy area under the transfer is even more ideal).

  • @Slaneshhhh
    @Slaneshhhh 2 года назад +1

    Lineo brushes are awesome! Finally someone gave this company a shout out. Just remember to buy 190 series and get size 1 and 2.

  • @SteveRB511
    @SteveRB511 2 года назад

    I'm just starting to get into miniature painting for board games and was wondering if you have any thoughts on using high-quality artist acrylics such as Daniel Smith or Winsor & Newton? I suspect that there would be more fiddling around with getting the right consistencies for various applications but I'm wondering if there might be problems with them adhering to a primer base or if would they just be useful for airbrushing as you discussed with the Golden Artist Colors? (I'm not too concerned with matte vs. semi-gloss, vs. glossy finishes as that can be compensated for.)
    (I'm asking because it would be more convenient for me to have just one set of acrylics for both art and miniatures.)

  • @LuceFollea
    @LuceFollea 7 месяцев назад

    Nice video and agree on army painter except for the black, it’s absolute for one purpose only, base borders best black for this job

  • @robertstrong6798
    @robertstrong6798 2 года назад

    I was about to buy lots of army painter products for a mantis warrior primaris army many thanks fella perfect timing lol 😂 saved me £110

  • @dirkgaffron5456
    @dirkgaffron5456 2 года назад +2

    Very interesting, but which primer from AP did you try? I use alien purple and it is very good. Also the colormatch to the dropper bottle is an advantage. So I also disagree to your AP basic color decission. Regarding golden paints I recommend to try fluid and high flow acrylics

  • @themainman2827
    @themainman2827 5 месяцев назад

    I 3D printed my wet pallet and i use it with kitchen papertowels. Nothing fancy and works great. Also i printed painting handles, different designs and quality, but all works.
    About brushes, i had never bought real expensive brushes. Just the cheap ones and mostly works fine. I take care of them of course, keep them dry an clean all the time.

  • @CaptinCrofty
    @CaptinCrofty 2 года назад

    Tier list for paints? you sir are a genius

  • @erik_gutierrez
    @erik_gutierrez 2 года назад +15

    Army Painter I feel is mostly C tier, but all of their green paints belong in the depths of F tier! I've used craft paints with better coverage than Scaly Hide or Treant Green. Their washes are awesome though, definitely A tier for me, especially for the price.

    • @juliehamel8330
      @juliehamel8330 2 года назад +1

      I agree about the washes, but i find dropper bottles for washes inconvenient. I like to dip directly in the pot so i dont waste any and it goes faster. Then again i spilled my nulns oil the other day so maybe i need a sippy cup for my washes afterall 😅 their paint is sadly poor quality, bought an orange from them, instantly regretted it, it looks like marmalade when it dries.

    • @SvartElric9
      @SvartElric9 2 года назад +2

      The AP greens work great for me, I use them all the time for osl, flames, etc. Washes are great, as are most metallics and black & white. I don't like their blues and purples as much, I don't know what it is, but they always give me problems. Also, I love their skeleton bone color, but I get the impression that it dries significantly faster than other colors.

    • @jdperfect4565
      @jdperfect4565 2 года назад +1

      I like their metallics looks really good on Mechanikel parts

    • @jingokhan
      @jingokhan 2 года назад +1

      Right? I just made a similar comment. I was trying to use Crypt Wraith (dark olive green) and it just has no coverage. It's unbelievable.

  • @Thornspyre81
    @Thornspyre81 4 месяца назад +1

    I had to have had THE worst luck with Windsor and Newton series 7 brushes. Ive bought several of sizes ranging from 00 to 3 and theyve ALL lost their tip super fast and splayed no matter how well i treated them including capping and putting them upside down when not using, rinsing frequently when painting, using brush soap, not using them with Contrast paint or shades, etc.

  • @Taphosthewarlock
    @Taphosthewarlock 2 года назад

    I'm sure a ton of people have suggested this but you should try out Moltow paints. They're fantastic and their black through the airbrush is my go to priming paint.

  • @salamada007
    @salamada007 2 года назад +1

    Only one i didn't agree with is mirco sel/sol. That stuff is decal magic. A tier all the way, everything else i felt you got it right on the money. Great video :)

  • @RamblesWorkshop
    @RamblesWorkshop 2 года назад

    I routinely use humbrol gloss varnish through the airbrush, I don't know what the issue you had is about, I have zero issues with it. Though I'll be the first to admit I don't use oils nearly as much. I need to test this

  • @ghazevedo
    @ghazevedo 2 года назад

    You should check for Wowstick eletric hand drill. It's amazing. Got them seeing Midwinter Minis and Sorastro using it

  • @dodgersfnshepard8673
    @dodgersfnshepard8673 2 года назад

    Loved it. Showed me a lot of things I was thinking on & stuff I'd like to try.
    Can you do a video on green stuff world products, mainly the inks/color shift paints please

    • @FelixTheAnimator
      @FelixTheAnimator Год назад

      My first purchase from GreenStuffWorld hasn't arrived yet. They're in Spain (I think) & I'm in Texas. It's not their fault but I didn't give a thought to international shipping woes & I'm regretting it.

  • @Zir0w...
    @Zir0w... 2 года назад

    I didn't even seen the video yet... BUT! I already liked, because you're awesome!

    • @Zumikito
      @Zumikito  2 года назад +2

      You might change your opinion once you finish watching lol

    • @Zir0w...
      @Zir0w... 2 года назад

      I agree with many things you said in this video! =) Totally agree with Army Painter paints... BUT you have to try out the new Speed Paint range of paints. They are pretty good.
      Are you playing drums? Cause you have a bleb on left hand (base of middle finger), and that's a typical drummer wound! Or maybe you're a Lumberjack...

  • @thatromanfella8377
    @thatromanfella8377 Год назад

    as a new painter, i switched from black to white primer and while the white primer seems to... miss? the mini in some spots, i like how honest it makes me to paint the FULL model.

  • @ErgonomicChair
    @ErgonomicChair 9 месяцев назад

    Micron is neat for doing text!
    Also neat, you say Vallejo right haha, most people miss the "B" sound at the start.

  • @sg9414
    @sg9414 Год назад

    Great video. Can you make a video on how to do a LARGER transfer. I've mastered the shoulder pad ones..but the big ones *always" fold up or rip or just look like a pile of crap ....maximum frustration

  • @imperialinquisitormordecai9688
    @imperialinquisitormordecai9688 2 года назад

    Have you ever used the Vallejo Primer with a normal brush, if that's the case, how did it work out for you?

  • @marcingluszek7564
    @marcingluszek7564 2 года назад

    What about brush soap cleaner? I use Da Vinci 4033 series. It is cheap, and extreamly effective in protecting my brushes. DO you use any?

  • @darrellid
    @darrellid 4 месяца назад

    Have you tried Stynylrez acrylic primers from Badger? I'd rate them very close to Vallejo acrylic primers. Far from perfect since they are acrylic and will "roll" off if sanded/rubbed too hard, but otherwise excellent and relatively non-toxic.

  • @biosilva1832
    @biosilva1832 Год назад

    Really nicevideo

  • @Rob_65
    @Rob_65 Год назад

    Those cheap airbrushes are indeed great. I have a very nice DeVilbiss airbrush but I recently got two of those cheap airbrushes so I don't have to swap needles and nozzles all the time for the Vallejo primer. I find them to work at least as good as my old DeVilbiss with acrylic paints. Most of the times I even don't bother to take them completely apart when cleaning them: just pull the needle out and flush with a bit of airbrush cleaner and water.

  • @marcinstangel9277
    @marcinstangel9277 2 года назад

    I love Vallejo and dropper bottles. I even did a little cheat - thinned down my base / layer Citadel paints and poured them into dropper bottles :) It's not only saving me money, as I waste less paint, but also storage is a lot easier to store them ! (I also moved contrasts to dropper bottles - just skipping the thinning step ;> )
    I would also add : For any UK based viewers - if you looking for nice primers, try the acrylic primer paints from Halfords (I use their pure white, especially when I'm painting my TAU models (Vior'la sept)). It's absolutely one of my favourite primers. Nice smooth finish, it's actually pure white. And they are half the price of a regular primers from miniature oriented brands. (also no issues painting over it - it doesn't contain any water repellents, like some cheaper primers can ).

  • @GoldenRogueMinis
    @GoldenRogueMinis 2 года назад +3

    Army painter wet pallette is nice, has a brush storage section in it

    • @TheGoldenDragon_
      @TheGoldenDragon_ 2 года назад

      I have one and I love it. The brush storage really helps to keep things organized and ready to go when want.

    • @TheGoldenDragon_
      @TheGoldenDragon_ 2 года назад

      I have one and I love it. The brush storage really helps to keep things organized and ready to go when you need to.

  • @kassi420
    @kassi420 Год назад

    I like the matte primer it reminds me of the OLD Citadel Chaos Black Spray